Sprite Alpine 1981 - ETI number?

[jessejazza]

Where would i find the ETI number on this caravan?

I've done a quick google and it advises the number is on a green plaque on the A-frame. I've searched all around and can find nothing. Visited a couple of folk in my village to ask them earlier today and they were unable to say where it is on their caravans [newer models than mine].

As i understand i need to have the ETI number to order new suspension parts - due to it's age i intend to replace all.

Does anyone have a model like mine and can advise? Without it i would assume one can use the VIN plate but if i have understood correctly the ETI is what one wants.

 

[birdman101]

Have you looked underneath for a plate on the axle usually about the centre of it, I think they only had these from about 1990 though

 

[jessejazza]

Yes i have checked both sides - jacked her up and took off the rims. As she is on blocks i checked the length of the chassis. The only solution i can think off is getting the suspension off - taking measurements and contacting Premier Towing Centre, Birmingham. They seemed helpful last week but said i should try and find the ETI number.

Having seen a number of restos on Youtube i am wondering where they have found parts.

 

[IanB1485]

Also try trailer tek ,HK Trailers and Towing centre, taking photos of the hubs inc dimensions inner diameter and width of hub ,and brake assembly on the brake plate together with the diameter of the stub axle and if the hub has taper roller bearings or sealed for life ball bearings .When you say you've checked the chassis have you checked along the axle itself?